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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.68, 1,943.82 and 969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.68, 1,943.82 and 969.10 is: 1,451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.68 : 1,943.82 = 969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.68/1,943.82 = 969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.68x = 1,943.82 × 969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.68x = 1,883,755.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,755.96/1,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.63

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